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  • from $49 per day
  • 8.8 top rated · Alamo

A rental car here costs $124 a day on average, about $874 for a week. The most popular car class is Standard, at about $110 a day. Budget is the cheapest for a small car, about $53 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026.

  • In the terminal: 7
  • Free cancellation: 8 of 8
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 8
  • Alamo
  • National
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • Thrifty
  • +2

Where to pick up in Roanoke

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Roanoke Airport · 6 km Airport 7 $71 19 min
Roanoke 4721 Melrose Ave · 7 km City office 7 $49 18 min

Nearby, 44–44 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Christiansburg · 44 km City office 1 $47 24 min

Car rental prices in Roanoke by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 8 $54 $138
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Ford Focus 8 $53 $132
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta 8 $54 $113
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Dodge Challenger, Nissan Altima 7 $58 $137
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry 7 $58 $140
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade 5 $49
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Equinox 7 $64 $111
Large SUV Audi Q3, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon Denali 6 $71 $114
SUV Ford Flex 2 $196
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango 5 $110
Luxury Cadillac CTS, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac XTS 2 $101
Premium Nissan Maxima, BMW 5 Series 2 $94
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible 3 $113
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Ford F-150 3 $84
Large truck Chevrolet Silverado 1 $105

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Kia Soul rental car in Roanoke Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Roanoke Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $54/day
Nissan Versa rental car in Roanoke Hertz

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $55/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car in Roanoke National

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $56/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Roanoke Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $128/day
Ford Focus rental car in Roanoke Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $128/day
Kia Rio rental car in Roanoke Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $158/day
Hyundai Venue rental car in Roanoke Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $158/day

Car rental companies in Roanoke

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to May 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

In the terminal Mon–Fri 00:00–00:30, 07:00–23:59 · Sat–Sun 00:00–00:30, 08:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $101/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Roanoke Airport
5202 Aviation Dr NW, Roanoke, 24012 1100, VA
5405635050

National

In the terminal Mon–Fri 00:00–00:30, 07:00–23:59 · Sat–Sun 00:00–00:30, 08:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $110/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Roanoke Airport
5202 Aviation Dr NW, Roanoke, 24012 1143, VA
5405635050

Enterprise

In the terminal Mon–Fri 00:00–00:30, 07:00–23:59 · Sat–Sun 00:00–00:30, 08:00–23:59 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Roanoke Airport
5202 Aviation Dr, Roanoke, 24012, VA
5405638055

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–23:59 · Sat 08:00–22:00 · Sun 08:00–23:59 17 min wait Credit card only
7.3
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $151/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Roanoke Airport
5202 Aviation Dr Nw, Roanoke, Va, 24012, VA
5403663421

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–23:30 · Sat 08:00–21:00 · Sun 08:00–23:30 18 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $110/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Roanoke Airport
5202 Aviation Drive Northwest Roanoke Regional Airport, Roanoke, 24012, VA
540-366-2436

Thrifty

15 min wait Credit card only
6.8
Good 5000+ reviews
from $128/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.4 Pick-up process 6.1 Drop-off process 7.8

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Roanoke 4721 Melrose Ave
231 East 4th Street, Salem, VA, United States, 24153
(540) 387-0539

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–23:30 · Sat 08:00–21:00 · Sun 08:00–23:30 14 min wait Credit card only
6.7
Good 10000+ reviews
from $92/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Roanoke Airport
5202 Aviation Drive Northwest Roanoke Airport, Roanoke, 24012, VA
540-265-7328

Dollar

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–23:30 · Sat 08:00–22:00 · Sun 08:00–23:30 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.6
Good 5000+ reviews
from $71/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Roanoke Airport
5202 Aviation Drive Northwest, Roanoke, VA, United States, 24012
(866) 434-2226

Rental conditions in Roanoke

Based on 8 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to May 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 25.
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 8 suppliers: Dollar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 7 of 8 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 8 suppliers.
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, from $92 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 8 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (7 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (3 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier.
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (8 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Roanoke: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Budget to 22 min at Enterprise.

For a small car, Thrifty is the cheapest at about $128 a day and is rated 6.8 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.8 and costs about $139.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 8 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 25. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Roanoke: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Roanoke?
Car rental in Roanoke starts from $49 per day, and the average price is $124 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $374 for a 3-day weekend and $874 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Roanoke?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Roanoke over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Standard: $110 per day
  • SUV: $130 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Roanoke?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Roanoke over the last 12 months:
  • Dollar
  • Budget
  • Hertz
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Roanoke?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Roanoke are:
  • Alamo: rated 8.9/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $73 per day
  • National: rated 8.7/10 by 500+ customers
  • Enterprise: rated 8.3/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $131 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to May 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Roanoke?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Roanoke are:
  • Budget: about $53 per day
  • Alamo: about $53 per day
  • Hertz: about $54 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Roanoke?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Alamo, National and Enterprise
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Roanoke and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Roanoke?
The minimum age to rent a car in Roanoke is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Roanoke with a debit card?
Rental companies in Roanoke typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Roanoke: Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Roanoke offer unlimited mileage?
8 rental companies in Roanoke include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Enterprise. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Roanoke?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Roanoke are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Roanoke?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Roanoke include Budget. The cheapest is Budget, from $60 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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